I Bought the Delux Vertical Mouse So You Don't Have To

Okay, so I bought the Delux vertical mouse. Not because I wanted another gadget cluttering my desk—I've got a drawer full of 'ergonomic' gear that didn't work out—but because my right wrist has been feeling like a rusty hinge after long editing sessions. At $29.99, it's cheap enough to take a chance on. Here's what happened after two weeks of daily use.

First Impressions: It's Weird-Looking

Let's get this out of the way: vertical mice look bizarre. It's like holding a tiny spaceship or a very ergonomic door handle. The Delux model has a matte black plastic body with a subtle honeycomb pattern for grip, and it's angled at about 57 degrees—not quite a full handshake position, but close. It took me about 30 minutes of scrolling and clicking before my brain stopped going "this is wrong." After that, it felt natural.

Comfort: The Real Reason You're Here

After day three, something surprising happened: my wrist didn't hurt. I'd been using a Logitech MX Master 3 for two years—a fantastic mouse—but after six hours of editing, my wrist would ache. The Delux forces your forearm into a neutral, thumbs-up position. No twisting. No pressure on the carpal tunnel. It's not magic; it's just physics. The thumb rest is well-placed, and there's a ledge for your ring and pinky fingers so they don't drag on the desk.

One complaint: after about four hours, my hand felt cramped because the mouse is a bit narrow. I have medium-sized hands, and I wished the body was half an inch wider. If you've got large hands, try the Logitech MX Vertical instead.